Cannabis Flashcards
Tetrahydrocanabinol (THC)
psychoactive- has been selectively cultivated for many years
- May have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasticity, neuroprotective, reduction in
intraocular pressure effects
Cannabidiol (CBD)
- from cannabidiolic acid
- may have anti-nausea effects, perhaps others
Cannabigerol (CBG)
- may have appetite stimulant effects, perhaps others
Canna bichromene (CBC)
may have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antidepressant effects
Cannabinol (CBN)
a byproduct of cannabis degredation
Pinenes
found in pine
• May protect the brain from memory effects of THC; may have antibiotic, antiinflammatory, and antitumor effects
Limonene
found in lemons and citrus peels; increases effects of THC and CBD
• May have antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor effects
Beta-myrcene
- found in hops; indica
• May have antioxidant, muscle relaxant, analgesic, sedative medication
enhancing effects
Beta-carophyllene
e – found in black pepper, copaiba, cloves, hops
• May have anti-inflammatory effects, internal and topical
Terpinolene
– found in allspice, tea tree, blackcurrant buds, juniper;
sativa
• May have antibacterial and antitumor effects
Ocimene
– found in sweet basil and allspice
• May have antibacterial effects; said to have ‘Goldilocks’ effects – not too
sedating or stimulating
Short term cannabis adverse effects
• Tachycardia (rapid heart beat) • Dry mouth • Dizziness/lightheadedness • Impaired motor coordination • Hypotension (low blood pressure) • Red, irritated eyes • Coughing (if smoked) • Short term memory decline • Altered judgment • Paranoia/psychosis, especially with high doses of THC
Long term cannabis adverse effects
Altered brain function/lower educational achievement (especially with use in early adolescence) • Hyper-emesis syndrome • Chronic bronchitis (if smoked) • Addiction (1 in 10?)
Cannabis effects on advanced age
- less overall protein
- more body fat
- decreased kidney function
- changes in liver enzymes
